Jeff Oxroad wrote: > This next seems to be the radiator listed through all the later model > water-cooled Vanagons: > > Radiator: 068 121 253E > > The bolt for bleeding is listed as N 010 237 6 > "Remarks" column says: Screw, hexhd M8X12 > > I think this last one means you can use any M8X12 bolt.
FWIW ... The radiators on my '84 7 pass and my '85 Westy came with M8 bolts with a trench down one side (except near the head). I lost the one on my '84 and replaced it with a regular M8 bolt. Later, for ease of bleeding, I cut a trench in the side of the bolt. Mike |
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